Lean TPM Facilitator

Lean TPM Facilitator

Location: Macclesfield

Type: Permanent

Introduction to role:

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a core component of our AstraZeneca Supply System (AZSS), helping to create the equipment reliability and people capability needed to enable the delivery of more medicines to more patients, more quickly and more affordably.

Reporting to the Lean Team Lead, TPM Facilitators use the AstraZeneca TPM deployment model to drive the behaviours, principles, standards, and tools of TPM across our process execution teams at our Macclesfield Campus.

In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values inclusivity and diverse perspectives. We prioritize a healthy work-life balance and support our employees in managing their commitments effectively. We are committed to the personal and professional development of our team members and provide mentorship and training to help you succeed.

You’ll be accountable for defining and managing project delivery across multiple assets and reporting progress and KPIs to key stakeholders. You’ll train, coach, and influence our production teams to embed TPM into standard work with the purpose of delivering tangible improvement in capabilities, behaviours and ultimately performance improvement of key assets.

Lean transformation is not static and evolves as we mature. Hence our TPM deployment approach must also evolve. We'll ask you to be an active contributor to the evolution of TPM to ensure it remains aligned to business priorities. We'll need you to be passionate about digital to support AstraZeneca's aspiration to accelerate the use of digital solutions to improve the efficiency of the AZSS.

What you'll do:

You'll deploy TPM in a coordinated way across the Campus as an Autonomous Maintenance Facilitator. This role will allow you to partner with production teams to drive measurable business improvements using TPM methodologies, bringing real business experiences to life through training, mentoring, and facilitation. You will play a key role in fostering a supportive and collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives.

In this role, you will work closely with Business-As-Usual (BAU) production leadership and operators to build and refine autonomous maintenance strategies using TPM methodology. This collaboration is crucial to ensure that production practices are aligned with robust TPM strategies. Your credibility in implementing continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing will be key to influencing and, where required, challenging current practices to bring them in-line with industry-leading TPM strategies.

The role is highly practical, focusing on:

• Safety maps

• Quality maps

• Cleaning, Inspection, Lubrication, and Tightening (CILT)

• Eliminate, Contain, Reduce, Simplify (ECRS)

• Centre-lining

• Continuous improvement initiatives

You will be involved in hands-on activities that ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of our production processes. Your work will directly impact the reduction of downtime and improvement of process performance, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.

You will work with the global TPM Network team, helping to shape and develop the TPM approach for the future. You'll collaborate with regional and site Lean leads/process champions to ensure TPM isn’t a one-off event but becomes part of our DNA.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working within a production environment as a Production Leader, Lean Facilitator or equivalent

• Experience of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, driving effective culture change through strong facilitation, coaching, and influencing skills

• Deployed Lean tools and methodologies in own area of responsibility to deliver business benefits

• Experience of coaching others to implement and utilise Lean tools and methodologies to improve business performance

• Confident and convincing communicator, adept at inspiring change across various levels within the business from production lines through to senior leaders

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of GMP and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing/Services assets/equipment

• Experience of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industries

• Experience in deploying TPM as part of a business change journey

Join us in making a difference! Apply now to become part of our team.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.